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Taming the Back-to-School Butterflies: Your ADHD-Friendly Guide to a Smooth Transition

The crisp scent of new notebooks. The promise of fresh starts. For many families, back-to-school is a time of excitement. […]

You get the email or the phone call that makes your stomach drop. It’s the teacher. She starts with praise—your

You’re living in two different realities. In your reality, you see a child who is drowning. You see the constant

By The Empowered Parent As The Empowered Parent, I know the unique rollercoaster ride that is parenting a grade-schooler with

That thick envelope arrives in the mail, stamped with the school district’s logo. Your heart does a little flip-flop. It’s

It’s 9 p.m. The house is finally quiet, save for the hum of the dishwasher and the soft glow of

Hey there, fellow parent.Take a deep breath. No, really. Inhale… and exhale. If your home feels more like a chaotic

Navigating the world of special education can often feel like learning a new language, filled with acronyms and assessments that

As a parent raising a grade-schooler with special needs, you are a professional detective, an unwavering advocate, and a loving

It was a Tuesday. One of those Tuesdays that felt like it had already been a week long. The morning